Packaging multiple features into a single WSP solution file

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I am working on a sharepoint feature which includes a couple of list definitions, 2 webparts, a feature receiver assembly and an InfoPath form.

I have to use WSPBuilder to package these, and the requirement is to package all these features into a single WSP solution file.

Now, WSP builder requires the deployment files in a particular folder structure, same as the 12 Hive of sharepoint.

My problem is that all my features were developed separately, and consist of multiple project files, and these are not necessarily in the same folder structure..

How do I use WSP Builder to package multiple features into a single WSP solution?

Best Answer

Maybe this will help: http://www.codeplex.com/wspbuilder/Thread/View.aspx?ThreadId=43125

Ultimately, I think you gain a lot of flexibility by building your own wsp files by using a tool like NANT.

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That seems reasonable, though you might want to be careful about the deployment of the shared projects - The deployment script probably includes updating the common package, which isn't good for older site specific projects.

For most projects I prefer to have a single solution package with necessary shared libraries included - usually being installed to the GAC.

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Don´t you still have to include the SafeControls entry in order for it to work, like:

<SafeControl Assembly="[FullAssembly Name]"
                     Namespace="[YourMasterPageNamespace]"
                     TypeName="*"
                     Safe="True" />

or in WSPBuilder config:

<add key="BuildSafeControls" value="True" />

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